Transport Minister MacKinnon announces appointment of the Canadian Transportation Agency Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
News release
May 29, 2026 Ottawa, Ontario Transport Canada
The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, today announced the appointment of Alain Langlois as Chairperson of the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) for a five-year term, and Fred Gaspar as Vice-Chairperson for a five-year term.
Mr. Langlois most recently served as Assistant Deputy Minister at the Department of Justice Canada. Prior to that, he held senior leadership roles overseeing legal operations, legislative and regulatory matters, and transportation-related legal advice across federal organizations, including files related to rail, marine, surface, and air transportation.
Mr. Gaspar held senior executive positions across various federal organizations, where his experience included oversight of licensing, compliance, and economic regulatory determinations, as well as leading policy and operational initiatives across the federal government. He also has extensive experience in the air and rail transportation.
Both appointees are proficient in both official languages.
Quotes
“I would like to congratulate Mr. Langlois and Mr. Gaspar and welcome them to the Canadian Transportation Agency. Their leadership and expertise will help shape the future of transportation in Canada, and I wish them both great success in this new chapter.”
The Honourable Steven MacKinnon
Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Quick facts
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The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) is an independent regulator and quasi-judicial tribunal which contributes to a competitive, economic, efficient and accessible national transportation system. It operates within the context of the very large and complex Canadian transportation system.
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The CTA is comprised of up to five permanent and three temporary Members who act like administrative judges, and are appointed by the Governor in Council, as well as about 330 employees.
Contacts
Marie-Justine Torres
Press Secretary and Senior Communications Advisor
Office of the Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
613-327-5918
marie-justine.torres@tc.gc.ca
Media relations
Transport Canada, Ottawa
613-993-0055
media@tc.gc.ca